Democrat Ayanna Pressley closer to being first black woman elected to Congress from Mass.

It was an emotional moment for Ayanna Pressley and her team when they found out she won the primary race, bringing her one step closer to being the first black woman elected to Congress from Massachusetts.
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Boston City Councilwomen And House Democratic Candidate Ayanna Pressley applauds in front of her supporters during primary day on September 4, 2018 in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Pressley is campaigning for Boston's Seventh Congressional District against fellow Democrat Michael Capuano.(Photo: Scott Eisen/Getty Images)

US Rep. Michael Capuano has conceded to Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley in Massachusetts' Democratic primary.

Pressley is all but certain to become the first black woman elected to Congress from Massachusetts in November. A win by her would give the Democrats' progressive wing another win in their effort to pull the party leftward.

The Associated Press has not called the race yet, deeming it too early.

Capuano told supporters "America is going to be OK" and said Pressley is going to be a good congresswoman.

Capuano would be the second Democrat and fourth House incumbent to lose a primary ahead of the November midterms. Pressley has drawn comparisons to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. She ousted 10-term New York Rep. Joe Crowley in a Democratic primary in June.

There are no Republican candidates.

Pressley has a base of support in Boston and is working to expand the number of voters who make it to the polls, hoping a robust "get out the vote" drive could tip the election.

Pressley is also banking on deep voter anger with President Trump, mixed with a desire for new party leaders.

"The hate that is coming out of this White House will not be defeated by a reliable vote on the floor of Congress," Pressley said. "The hate coming out of this White House will be defeated by a movement and by a coalition."

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Ayanna Pressley, Democratic candidate for Congress, records a speech for her social media followers encouraging them to go out and vote at the Mildred Middle School and Community Center in Boston, that served as a polling station for primary election on September 4, 2018. Joseph Prezioso, AFP/Getty Images

Ayanna Pressley, Democratic candidate for Congress, gets a kiss from a man driving by who said he would vote for her at the Mildred Middle School and Community Center in Boston, that served as a polling station for primary election on September 4, 2018. Joseph Prezioso, AFP/Getty Images

Ayanna Pressley, Democratic candidate for Congress, greets supporters at the Mildred Middle School and Community Center in Boston, that served as a polling station for primary election on September 4, 2018. Joseph Prezioso, AFP/Getty Images

Ayanna Pressley, Democratic candidate for Congress, addresses the press and takes questions at the Mildred Middle School and Community Center in Boston, that served as a polling station for primary election on September 4, 2018. Joseph Prezioso, AFP/Getty Images

Ayanna Pressley, Democratic candidate for Congress, addresses the press and takes questions at the Mildred Middle School and Community Center in Boston, that served as a polling station for primary election on September 4, 2018. Joseph Prezioso, AFP/Getty Images

Ayanna Pressley, Democratic candidate for Congress, takes a selfie with a supporter at the Mildred Middle School and Community Center in Boston, that served as a polling station for primary election on September 4, 2018. Joseph Prezioso, AFP/Getty Images

Ayanna Pressley, Democratic candidate for Congress, embraces a supporter at the Mildred Middle School and Community Center in Boston, that served as a polling station for primary election on September 4, 2018. Joseph Prezioso, AFP/Getty Images

Ayanna Pressley, Democratic candidate for Congress, gets a hug from a girl who said she voted for the candidate at the Mildred Middle School and Community Center in Boston, that served as a polling station for primary election on September 4, 2018. Joseph Prezioso , AFP/Getty Images

Ayanna Pressley, Democratic candidate for Congress, speaks to Boston school students who came out to support her at the Mildred Middle School and Community Center in Boston, that served as a polling station for primary election on September 4, 2018. Joseph Prezioso, AFP/Getty Images

Boston City Councilwomen And House Democratic Candidate Ayanna Pressley shakes hands with a supporter on primary day on September 4, 2018 in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Pressley is campaigning for Boston's Seventh Congressional District against fellow Democrat Michael Capuano. Scott Eisen, Getty Images

Boston City Councilwomen And House Democratic Candidate Ayanna Pressley greets a supporter on primary day on September 4, 2018 in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Pressley is campaigning for Boston's Seventh Congressional District against fellow Democrat Michael Capuano. Scott Eisen/Getty Images